Smothered Chicken And Rice Recipe
This smothered chicken and rice recipe is a hearty, comforting dish featuring juicy chicken smothered in a savory gravy with fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken thighs until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Sprinkle flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring to form a gravy.
- Add paprika, thyme, and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add rice to the skillet, stirring to coat, then nestle chicken thighs on top.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 25–30 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use chicken breast or boneless thighs if preferred.
- Add veggies like carrots or peas for extra flavor.
- Adjust seasonings as desired for your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
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